Bucky Leggett endorses Eric Jackson in Trenton mayoral runoff

TRENTON — The battle lines have been drawn among the former Trenton mayoral candidates.

Former Trenton mayoral candidate Oliver “Bucky” Leggett, the first African-American to be elected to the Trenton city council, endorsed Eric Jackson for mayor Friday, citing his ability to unite the city and his experience in municipal government.

“There is no question that Trenton needs a mayor who doesn’t require on-the-job training and who is ready to hit the ground running on July 1. Eric Jackson is from Trenton and he has consistently stood for Trenton and its priorities,” said Leggett, who finished fifth in the May 13 election.

On Thursday, former mayoral candidate Jim Golden endorsed Jackson’s opponent Paul Perez. Earlier this month, third-place finisher Walker Worthy said he would “probably” vote for Perez in the June 10 election.

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Councilwoman Kathy McBride, who finished sixth in the mayoral election, has not publicy endorsed Jackson or Perez.

Leggett was elected to the City Council three times and has also served as an assistant to the mayor, the executive director of the Trenton Housing Authority and as a member of the Construction and General Labor Local 369.

“I am honored that Bucky has joined our campaign to reduce crime, improve schools, create jobs and restore ethics to City Hall,” Jackson said in a statement. “Though we ran a spirited campaign earlier this month, we share a common vision for improving the quality of life for our residents. This is another step towards unifying Trenton and ensuring that we have ethical, experienced leaders guiding our city.”